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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
About 32.92 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 63563.79Crore.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 has progressed smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala,Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar with purchase of over 336.67LMTs of paddy up to 05.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 279.91LMT showing an increase of 20.27 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 336.67 LMT, Punjab alone has purchased202.77 LMT till the close of procurement season in the state on 30.11.2020 which is 60.23 % of total procurement in the country.
About 32.92 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 63563.79Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.24 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 05.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured130619.34MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs. 702.21 Crores benefitting 74613 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Naduupto 05.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh,Maharashtra, Gujarat,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 05.12.2020 a quantity of 3832259 cotton bales valuing Rs.11084.78 Crore has been procured benefitting 750779 farmers.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign as a part of its weeklong Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations from 8th to 14th November 2021
Minister of Law and Justice to launch the Tele Law Mobile App on 13th November 2021
Joining the country-wide celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Department of Justice kicked-off the week- long “Tele-Law on Wheels” campaign from 8th to 14th November, 2021. As part of this campaign, a series of activities are being undertaken to empower people through pre-litigation advice for rightfully claiming their entitlements and for timely redressal of their difficulties.
Dedicating this one week for ensuring Justice for All by digital legal empowerment of the needy and disadvantaged would be another one in the series of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav events which was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modiji to realize the dreams of progressive and New India and to celebrate the glorious history of our people, culture and achievements.
A special Login week is being organized throughout the country for encouraging those in need to seek legal advice and consultation through tele-and video conferencing facilities by urging them to visit their nearest Common Service Centers offering Tele-Law services. These CSCs have been branded as Kanooni Salah Sahahyak Kendra  for this purpose. The Tele-Law on Wheels Campaign is being conducted with aid of CSC e Governance which has a network of 4lakth + digitally enabled CSCs across the country.
Special Mobile vans displaying the message of the Campaign has also been rolled out with the first one being flagged off by Secretary, Department of Justice from the premises of Department of Justice. These vans would travel a distance of 30-40 kilometres daily, distribute Information Leaflets on Tele-Law, broadcast films and Radio jingle about the Tele-Law Services etc. Simultaneously SMS in Hindi and English would be pushed sensitizing villagers to register their cases or matters under Tele-Law for legal advice, consultation and information.
The key highlight of the week-long Campaign would be the launch of the Citizens’ Tele-Law Mobile App by Minister of Law and Justice and Minister of State for Law and Justice on 13th November, 2021. This App would connect the beneficiaries directly with Panel Lawyers offering legal advice and consultation. Post this launch this Mobile App  would be available on Google Playstore for download. The event would also witness the felicitation of 126 Frontline Functionaries including Para Legal Volunteers, Village Level Entrepreneurs, Panel Lawyers and State Coordinators chosen from six different zones viz  whose relentless endeavors have successfully given last mile connectivity to the legal aid outreach.
Ministry of Finance
Notification No.95/2020 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in supersession of the Notification No.88/2020-Customs, dated 17th September, 2020 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby determines that the rate of exchange of conversion of each of the foreign currencies specified in column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 2nd October, 2020, be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in column  thereof, for the purpose of the said section, relating to imported and export goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Australian Dollar
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54.10
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51.75
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Bahraini Dinar
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201.60
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189.25
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Canadian Dollar
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56.40
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54.45
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Chinese Yuan
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11.00
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10.70
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Danish Kroner
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11.85
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11.40
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EURO
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88.05
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84.90
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.70
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9.35
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248.25
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233.00
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New Zealand Dollar
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50.15
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47.85
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.05
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7.75
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96.95
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93.60
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20.90
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19.60
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20.25
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19.05
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Singapore Dollar
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54.95
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53.10
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4.55
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4.25
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8.40
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Swiss Franc
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81.70
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78.55
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Turkish Lira
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9.85
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20.70
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19.45
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74.50
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72.80
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68.55
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Korean Won
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6.55
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6.15
Ministry of Defence
Pre event press release Colour presentation by the hon’ble President of India to army aviation corps at Nasik road on 10 October 2019
THE HON'BLE PRESIDENT OF INDIA and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND would be awarding the prestigious 'PRESIDENT'S COLOUR' TO ARMY AVIATION CORPS during a grand ceremonial parade on 10 OCTOBER 2019 to be held at Combat Army Aviation Training School, Nasik Road. Presentation of Colour is acknowledgement of the meritorious service rendered by the Army Aviation Corps over the years by the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. PRESIDENT'S COLOUR is a visible symbol of excellence and has been earned through dedication and worthy contribution both during war and peace. Army Aviation Corps is headed by Director General and Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation, Lieutenant General Kanwal Kumar, AVSM. The ceremonial parade will be commanded by Brigadier Sarabjeet Singh Bawa Bhalla, Commandant, Combat Army Aviation Training School. The Army Aviation Corps has proved their mettle and lived upto the motto of 'Swift and Sure' they have made their presence felt from the icy heights of Siachen Glacier to the, Ran of Kutch. Various senior dignitaries are expected to grace the occasion the ceremony will also include fly past by Army Aviation Helicopters.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry following up with concerned State Governments for allotment of barren land, free of encumbrances for Solar Parks: Union Power & NRE Minister Shri R. K. Singh
(As on 30-06-2023, Ministry has sanctioned 50 Solar Parks of cumulative capacity37.99 GW under the scheme for “Development of Solar Parks and Ultra-Mega Solar Power Projects”. Against this sanction, 11 Solar Parks with aggregate capacity of 8.521 GW have been completed and 7 Solar Parks with aggregate capacity of 3.985 GW have been partially completed.
1.70 lakh Acres of land have been acquired and development thereof is in progress.
The power generation installed capacity in the country is 421.9 GW as on 30-06- 2023; whereas the peak demand till date has been 223.25 GW.
The amount of land required for installing solar projects varies based on various factors like technology used, plotting and contiguity of land etc. However, an average of four acres of land is required to set up 1 MW capacity.
Renewable Energy projects are implemented largely through private investments and land acquisition is undertaken by the respective project developers as required. Land is under the purview of respective State Governments; and they are required to remove the hurdles in land acquisition.
Some parks, which were initially sanctioned and subsequently cancelled due to issues like forest clearance , Coastal Regulation Zone clearance , etc.
Ministry has been following up with concerned State Governments to allot barren land free of all encumbrances and not falling under zones such forest, coastal etc.
Under Mode-8 of the Solar Park Scheme, a facilitation charge of Rs. 0.05/unit is provided to the State/UT Governments for the quantum of power being exported outside the State from the projects in the park, for facilitating in acquisition of land and for obtaining required statutory clearances.
This information was given by The Union Minister of New Renewable Energy & Power Sh. R. K. Singh in Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Rural Development
Increase in Employment under MGNREGA
The details of demand for employment by persons under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  during current FY 2020-21 till September 12, 2020 is given below:
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Demand under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA till September 12,2020
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FY
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April
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May
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June
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July
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September 12,2020
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Total Demand till September
12,2020
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2020-21
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1,90,11,940
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5,20,97,876
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6,20,66,691
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4,25,79,581
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3,14,35,525
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1,77,15,391
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22,49,07,004
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2019-20
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3,06,11,584
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3,59,74,776
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3,56,51,034
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2,40,65,189
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1,81,40,113
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1,75,95,676
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16,20,38,372
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% Increase
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38.79
Number of beneficiaries provided employment under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act  during the current FY 2020-21 as on September 12, 2020 is 8.29 crore.
There is a B.E. of Rs.61,500 crore during FY 2020-21 under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA & a total of Rs.60,599 crore has been released so far.
Government has made provision of additional fund of Rs.40,000 crore for Mahatma Gandhi NREGS under Atma Nirbhar Bharat package announce by Hon’ble Minister of Finance.
Inclusion of new works under the Scheme is a regular exercise to expand the ambit of work offered under the Scheme. In this direction, recently on 2.7.2020, the permissible works under the Scheme has been enhanced to 262 numbers by adding unskilled wage component of 230 persondays for construction of Community Sanitary Complexes in convergence with Swachh Bharat Mission .
The Ministry also issues convergence guidelines with other Ministries/ Departments from time to time to enhance the creation of durable asset by creating more opportunities in rural areas. Following guidelines have been issued recently:
- A DO Letter dated 24.04.2020 jointly signed by Secretary, DoRD, Secretary, DoWR, RD&GR, Secretary, DoLR and Secretary, DoDWS has been sent to Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to emphasize personal efforts for significant positive impact in the area of water conservation and water management in the country. The activities include augmentation of existing water sources, ground water recharge, rainwater harvesting and grey water management and recharge. Rejuvenation of traditional water bodies, small rivers are encouraged. These activities would ensure water source sustainability in rural areas and would strengthen ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission being implemented by MoJS.
- Guidelines dated 04.05.2020 for promoting Nutri-Garden for individual beneficiaries and community in convergence with State Schemes and NRLM
- Joint Guidelines dated 10.06.2020 for construction of Gram Panchayat Bhawan in convergence with MoPR and FC Funds for FY 2020-21.
- Joint Guidelines dated 26.06.2020 for convergence with Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying  to promote fodder farms
- Joint guidelines dated 11.08.2020 with Nattional Medicinal Plants Board , Ministry of Ayush and DoRD, GOI to promote medicinal plants
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
JAPAN- INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE 2022 CONCLUDES
The sixth edition of the Japan India Maritime Exercise 2022, JIMEX 22 hosted by the Indian Navy concluded in the Bay of Bengal with the two sides bidding farewell to each other with a customary steam past on 17 Sep 22.
Indian Naval ships led by Rear Adm Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet and Japan Maritime Self Defence Force  Ships Izumo and Takanami led by Rear Adm Hirata Toshiyuki, Commander Escort Flotilla Four, participated in the week-long exercise.
JIMEX 22 witnessed some of the most complex exercises undertaken jointly by the two navies. Both sides engaged in advanced level anti-submarine warfare, weapon firings and Air Defence exercises. Shipborne helicopters, fighter aircraft and submarines also participated in the exercise. IN and JMSDF ships replenished each other at sea under the agreement on Reciprocal Provision for Supply and Services .
The exercise, which marked the tenth anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012, consolidated the mutual understanding and interoperability between the two navies.
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Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds bilateral meetings and co-chairs the 6th meeting of Australia India Education Council with Australian Counterpart HE Jason Clare
Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation in education and skilling
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan invites Australian institutes to explore setting up campuses in India
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan raises the issue of pending visas of Indian students
Union Minister for Education & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Dharmendra Pradhan held a bilateral meeting and co-chaired the 6th meeting of Australia India Education Council  with Australian Counterpart His Excellency Jason Clare at Western Sydney University  today.
During the Bilateral meeting, the Ministers had fruitful discussions on further strengthening cooperation in education, skill development, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan welcomed Australian universities and skilling institutions to set up their campuses in India and explore areas of collaboration with Indian institutions. He also invited HE Jason Clare to visit India by the end of this year. Ministers also agreed to expand the cooperation in learning, skilling and research with a view to make education a key pillar under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
In the 6th meeting of the Australia-India Education Council, Shri Pradhan said that AIEC is a highly effective forum to further advance ties and boost engagements in education, skill development and research priorities. He invited Australian team to hold the 7th meeting of the AIEC in India next year.
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Shri Pradhan stressed on the research collaboration between the two countries in the areas of Ayurveda, Yoga, Agriculture, etc. He called for collaboration in skill certification and areas like mining, logistics management, etc. He further said that India has set up Digital University and Gati Shakti University for which the two countries can work together to develop curriculum and other aspects.
Shri Pradhan also raised the issue of pending visas of Indian students going to Australia. The Australian Minister has assured cooperation in expediting the pending visas. Later, the Ministers also held a Joint Press Conference in which they announced establishment of a working group on transnational education to build shared understanding of the regulatory settings in both countries and promote opportunities for two-way mobility of institutions. Shri Pradhan reiterated that India remains committed to build knowledge bridges and deepen bilateral engagements with Australia in education, skilling and research for mutual growth and prosperity.
Along with HE Sarah Mitchell MLC, NSW Minister for Education, Shri Pradhan will be visiting a school. He will also visit TAFE NSF and The University of New South Wales  based in Sydney, where he will be interacting with the Vice-Chancellors and senior representatives of the Australian Government, Department of Education.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President visits birthplace of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju
Interacts with Shri Alluri’s family members and residents of Pandrangi village
‘Youth must learn the spirit of sacrifice and unwavering commitment from our freedom fighters’ : VP
VP unveils the statues of freedom fighters Shri Rupakula Subrahmanyam and Smt. Rupakula Visalakshi in Ramalayam Barlapeta
(The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today visited the birthplace of noted freedom fighter and revolutionary, Shri Alluri Sitarama Raju in Pandrangi village near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Calling it a memorable day in his life, Shri Naidu said that he was an ardent follower of Shri Alluri since his student days. After garlanding a statue of Shri Alluri, he met the family members of the freedom fighter and interacted with the residents of the village.
Lauding the brave sacrifices of Shri Alluri, Shri Naidu said that “he did not flinch when facing the might of the British empire. His conviction, commitment, selfless dedication and sincerity were unshakeable as he galvanised the tribals to fight against the injustices of the British.”
Writing in a Facebook post later, Shri Naidu suggested that as India celebrates Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, “we must recollect the innumerable sacrifices of our freedom fighters and take inspiration from their patriotic zeal”. He reminded that these heroes fought “not merely for an abstract geographical entity, but to free millions of people from an oppressive and unjust British rule”.
Shri Naidu called upon the youth “to learn the spirit of sacrifice and unwavering commitment from our freedom fighters. They must never compromise on core values whatever be the exigency”. He urged the youth to visit the birthplaces of such great national heroes and seek inspiration by reliving their stories.
The Vice President later visited the village of Ramalayam Barlapeta and unveiled the busts of freedom fighters Shri Rupakula Subrahmanyam and Smt. Rupakula Visalakshi. Interacting with the residents of the village, Shri Naidu lauded the couple’s efforts in the temple entry movement, Quit India movement and the Salt Satyagraha. Shri Naidu said that their lives serve as an inspiration to the present generation and urged that many such unsung heroes’ lives be retold and celebrated.
Following is the link to his Facebook post recounting his visit to Pandrangi village:
https://www.facebook.com/167328870501701/posts/1139580549943190/
Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry holds meeting with Senior officials of States to review the progress of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Limited 
Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh attend the meeting and assure resolution of all issues
States asked to expedite the process of arbitration and enforce law if there were issues like obstruction of work in any patch of work
Resolution of all issues to be done on a Mission mode
The Ministry had already written letters to all the concerned States to fast track the project
Constant monitoring the weekly progress of the project
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry held meeting with the too officials of all the states through which the dedicated freight corridor would pass. The meeting was was attended by all the top officials of Railways Board , DFCCIL including CRB and MD/DFCCIL,
Shri Goyal directed the DFFCIL management team and the States to take all possible steps to speed up the pace of works on all the sections of the Western DFC  and Eastern DFC  . In the review meeting , progress of each individual state was discussed in detail and instructions were given to ensure smooth progress by resolving all hindrances.
During the review meeting, progress made about acquisition of land and construction of road over bridges in the states were discussed and resolved. State officials were asked to expedite the process of arbitration and enforce law if there were issues like obstruction of work in any patch of work.
In order to fast track the project, it was decided to hold regular meetings with all State officials on a daily basis if need be.
During the meeting, it was decided that strict monitoring of work in all sections to be done.
Dedicated Freight Corridors  is one of the largest rail infrastructure projects a  undertaken by the Government of India. The overall cost is pegged at Rs 81,459 crores. DFCCIL has been set up as a special purpose vehicle to undertake planning, development, mobilization of financial resources, construction, maintenance and operation of Dedicated Freight Corridors.